Carlos Alcaraz fought through a second-set slump to post a "rollercoaster" 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match Sunday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open.- Gauff battles through - In the women's draw,

Carlos Alcaraz battled past World No. 56 Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Masters her

World no. 2 Carlos Alcaraz passed the first obstacle at the Cincinnati Masters. Like at Roland Garros, the Spaniard had to dig deep against Damir Dzumhur, earning a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory in an hour and 41 minutes.